August 2019 Archives - Bryan on Scouting

His quest to earn every Scouts BSA merit badge became a family adventure

August 23, 2019 3

Partly out of necessity and partly out of familial bonds, John Ucha’s goal to earn every merit badge became his family’s goal, too.

The future looks bright following the World Scout Jamboree

August 22, 2019 5

Scouts and leaders met at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia to enjoy high adventure activities and forge friendships with other Scouts from all over the world.

On Scout Night, the Los Angeles Dodgers weren’t the only winning team on the field

August 21, 2019 6

On Scout Night at Dodger Stadium, more than 200 Scouts and leaders from the BSA’s Western Los Angeles County Council presented a giant flag on the field.

How do you increase visibility within your chartered organization?

August 20, 2019 9

How do you get the word out about Scouting to your chartered organization? How do you find ways to recruit within your chartered organization?

Scout Shop launches first-of-its-kind sale on uniform shirts for all BSA programs

August 19, 2019 26

Beginning Aug. 19, the Scout Shop is offering a not-to-be-missed sale on uniforms for all Boy Scouts of America programs.

With new Deluxe Tents, Philmont Training Center broadens appeal to more families

August 16, 2019 26

With its new Deluxe Tents, complete with a queen bed, electricity and a covered porch, the Philmont Training Center is broadening its appeal.

Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 17

August 15, 2019 0

Chapter 17 of Scouts Then and Now includes more before-and-after photos that show the transformative power of Scouting. Scouting really does change lives.

2019 Western Region Eagle Project of the Year: Backpacking for underserved youth

August 14, 2019 4

Zack Moore, an Eagle Scout from California, received national recognition for his project to take underserved youth on a once-in-a-lifetime backpacking trip.

Aviation Explorers help women’s air race take flight

August 13, 2019 1

Forty airplane teams took off on a 2,538-mile airplane race from Tennessee to Canada, but before they did, they were greeted by an Aviation Explorer post.

Unsung Heroes: Troop stops wildfire along side of road, thwarting potential disaster

August 12, 2019 1

When the Scouts of Troop 143 came across a wildfire on the side of the road, they demonstrated astonishing bravery and determination.